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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Giants HC Brian Daboll has honest admission about playoff loss

Brian Daboll of the New York Giants officially earned 2022 Coach of the Year honors last month but had something else on his mind on Tuesday. 

John Mara 'confident' Daniel Jones can lead Giants to Super Bowl

Jones largely shined during what was essentially a contract season while playing under first-year head coach Brian Daboll and without having a true No. 1 wide receiver on the roster.

Dolphins declare decision on Lamar Jackson, Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is committed to starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in 2023 even though Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson is available this offseason. 

Packers' Matt LaFleur speaks about Aaron Rodgers in past tense

It sounds like Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur knows he's worked his last game having Aaron Rodgers as his starting quarterback.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani making MLB financial history in 2023

It turns out Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani didn't even need to reach free agency to make some financial history in 2023.

Lions' Dan Campbell praises Jared Goff amid Lamar Jackson speculation

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has endorsed Jared Goff as his quarterback despite whispers claiming the club should consider pursuing Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson.

Giants' John Mara, Joe Schoen talk future of Saquon Barkley

The Giants signing quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year contract earlier this month allowed them to retain Barkley's rights for 2023 via the non-exclusive franchise tag worth $10.091M. 

Texans HC addresses Bryce Young size concerns ahead of draft

New Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans sounds unbothered regarding size concerns hovering over the status of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.

Colts GM addresses pursuing Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

It sounds like Colts general manager Chris Ballard will at least kick the tires on acquiring Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Jets GM addresses whether they'll pursue Ravens' Lamar Jackson

It sounds like New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas won't consider making a move for Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson this spring.

Giants could still pursue reunion with Odell Beckham Jr.

It appears New York Giants fans can keep dreaming about a possible reunion with free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. 

Insider suggests Lamar Jackson could stay with Ravens despite trade request

Perhaps the marriage between the Baltimore Ravens and star quarterback Lamar Jackson can be salvaged, after all.

Jets HC Robert Saleh addresses Odell Beckham Jr. rumors

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has confirmed that the club is interested in signing free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this spring.

49ers' John Lynch addresses if he will trade Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch isn't yet ready to trade Trey Lance, but that doesn't mean Lynch wouldn't listen to offers for the quarterback.

Broncos' Sean Payton believes Jarrett Stidham can be starting QB in NFL

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton may have intentionally or unintentionally confirmed a recent report about backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. 

Insider shares why teams may not trade for Ravens' Lamar Jackson

ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen has shared some interesting information regarding Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Brock Purdy the 'leader in the clubhouse' to be 49ers starting QB in 2023

It sounds like 2022 rookie sensation Brock Purdy would be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers today if he was healthy.

WBC made Angels' Mike Trout want MLB playoffs more

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has an interesting takeaway from serving as Team USA captain during this month's World Baseball Classic.

Giants exec: Aaron Judge staying with Yankees provides 'extra motivation'

Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi hopes San Francisco players have a point to prove in the Bronx this coming Thursday when they face Judge and the Yankees.

Richard Sherman blames other QBs for Lamar Jackson saga

Thus far, no team has presented Jackson with the type of fully guaranteed contract he has allegedly wanted since at least last summer. One wonders what the quarterback market would look like today had Mahomes and Allen worked to receive more guaranteed money years ago. 

Stephen A. Smith teases he could leave ESPN

Media sensation Stephen A. Smith has teased he could leave ESPN a couple of years down the road "because of the other things" he wants to do.

Former QB defends Lamar Jackson for 'raging against the NFL machine'

Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III has again come to the defense of Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. 

Packers' Christian Watson opens up about time with Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has only good things to say about Aaron Rodgers even though the star quarterback appears headed to the New York Jets. 

Joe Buck willing to give Tom Brady broadcasting advice

ESPN "Monday Night Football" play-by-play announcer Joe Buck is willing to give some broadcasting advice to Tom Brady if the recently re-retired quarterback asks.

Chris Russo responds to people wanting him fired over WBC rant

Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo has responded to people who want him fired over his controversial rant following Tuesday's epic World Baseball Classic showdown between Los Angeles Angels teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout.